Webinar: সর্পদংশনে মৃত্যু ও অক্ষমতা কমাতে সবার অংশগ্রহণ প্রয়োজন - আন্তর্জাতিক সর্পদংশন সচেতনতা দিবস- ২০২৬
We are happy to share a Prothom Alo-featured news report on the risks of paraquat poisoning in Bangladesh, where Dr. Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury highlights our TSB-conducted study on paraquat poisoning and its key findings.
The continued use of paraquat is putting a large section of our population at significant risk. Paraquat has already been banned in 77 countries worldwide, highlighting the serious public health concerns associated with its use.
It is therefore high time to take stronger action and consider banning the use of paraquat in Bangladesh to protect public health.
The Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB) continues to advocate for the restriction and eventual banning of paraquat in Bangladesh for the greater benefit of public health.
The Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB) cordially invites healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, students, public health practitioners, and all interested individuals to join our upcoming scientific webinar.
This webinar will provide an in-depth discussion on lead poisoning, including its health impacts, prevention, clinical management, and surveillance in Bangladesh.
Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB) organized the workshop in Dhaka at the Hotel Golden Tulip on 15th July 2026, which highlighted key social science findings on alcohol consumption patterns, methanol poisoning, and the responses of healthcare professionals in Bangladesh. It served as an important platform for evidence-based discussion and knowledge exchange.
The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including experts and professionals from the health sector, government officials, legal and regulatory authorities, social scientists, and media personnel. Their valuable insights and collaborative discussions focused on strategies to reduce toxic alcohol consumption and strengthen response systems.
This initiative marks a significant step toward improving healthcare facilities and enhancing preparedness in managing methanol and other toxic alcohol poisoning cases in Bangladesh—ultimately contributing to saving lives.
The president of Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB) and the former Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Mohammad Abul Faiz has been awarded the Dr LEE Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The award was announced at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on Wednesday, recognising his lifelong contribution to tackling diseases affecting rural, poor and marginalised populations in Bangladesh.
The prizes were presented by Assembly President Dr Víctor Elias Atallah Lajam of the Dominican Republic, together with WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and representatives of the foundations that have supported the awards for more than four decades.
The Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB) organized the workshop in Kushtia, which highlighted key social science findings on alcohol consumption patterns, methanol poisoning, and the responses of healthcare professionals in Bangladesh. It served as an important platform for evidence-based discussion and knowledge exchange.
The Toxicology Society of Bangladesh (TSB) organized this workshop in Rajshahi on 11th April 2026.
Free Webinar on The Challenge of Poisoning in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Hosted by the Society of Toxicology (SOT), USA
The registration link: https://aim-hq.zoom.us/webinar
Speakers:
Michael Eddleston, PhD, MD, Professor of Clinical Toxicology, University of Edinburgh
Dr Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Bangladesh Medical University
The theme of 13th National Conference on Tropical Medicine and Toxicology (BanTropTox 2025) is "Infectious & Tropical Diseases". The conference will be held at the Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College (SZMC) Auditorium, Bogura, Bangladesh.
Deadline for registration and abstract submission: 15 September 2025
For event and registration details, please click here.
We warmly look forward to welcoming you to BanTropTox 2025!